Brian is the founder of Vista Point Wealth Advisors and has been a wealth advisor with Thrivent for 25 years. Brian specializes in retirement income planning, investment management, tax-efficiency, and wealth transfer strategies. Thrivent is an ideal fit for him, as it aligns with his values, offering a financial platform that empowers Christians to live out their faith and responsibly manage God’s gifts.
Outside of the office you can find Brian: volunteering at church, spending time with family, attending local sporting events or on the golf course
About Brian Brooks
Brian is the founder of Vista Point Wealth Advisors and has been a wealth advisor with Thrivent for 25 years. Brian specializes in retirement income planning, investment management, tax-efficiency, and wealth transfer strategies. Thrivent is an ideal fit for him, as it aligns with his values, offering a financial platform that empowers Christians to live out their faith and responsibly manage God’s gifts.
Outside of the office you can find Brian: volunteering at church, spending time with family, attending local sporting events or on the golf course
Nick’s primary focus is building meaningful, long-lasting client relationships. With over 13 years of experience in the financial services industry, he is passionate about helping individuals and families feel confident in their financial decisions and supported through every stage of life. Nick takes pride in offering thoughtful guidance, clear communication, and a relationship-first approach to financial planning.
Outside the office, Nick enjoys playing golf, watching and cheering on his favorite sports teams, and spending time with family and friends. He especially values quality time with his wife and their three children, whether that’s cheering from the sidelines, staying active, or simply enjoying time together.
About Nick Goins
Nick’s primary focus is building meaningful, long-lasting client relationships. With over 13 years of experience in the financial services industry, he is passionate about helping individuals and families feel confident in their financial decisions and supported through every stage of life. Nick takes pride in offering thoughtful guidance, clear communication, and a relationship-first approach to financial planning.
Outside the office, Nick enjoys playing golf, watching and cheering on his favorite sports teams, and spending time with family and friends. He especially values quality time with his wife and their three children, whether that’s cheering from the sidelines, staying active, or simply enjoying time together.
Dylan brings a thoughtful, relationship driven approach to financial planning, with a strong focus on understanding each client’s unique circumstances and goals. He works closely with our existing client base and specializes in guiding pre-retirement clients as they plan for the next phase of life.
Outside of work, Dylan enjoys golfing, traveling, watching sports, and spending time with friends and family.
About Dylan Skov
Dylan brings a thoughtful, relationship driven approach to financial planning, with a strong focus on understanding each client’s unique circumstances and goals. He works closely with our existing client base and specializes in guiding pre-retirement clients as they plan for the next phase of life.
Outside of work, Dylan enjoys golfing, traveling, watching sports, and spending time with friends and family.
Nolan works on the investment side of the business, supporting advisors and clients through new brokerage account setup and ongoing service. He plays a key role in account management and day to day operational support. Nolan earned his MBA in Financial Planning in July 2025 and currently works as a financial advisor, sitting second chair in client meetings as part of his apprenticeship under Brian.
Nolan has fun spending time with family and friends, golfing, traveling, and going to sporting events.
About Nolan Brooks
Nolan works on the investment side of the business, supporting advisors and clients through new brokerage account setup and ongoing service. He plays a key role in account management and day to day operational support. Nolan earned his MBA in Financial Planning in July 2025 and currently works as a financial advisor, sitting second chair in client meetings as part of his apprenticeship under Brian.
Nolan has fun spending time with family and friends, golfing, traveling, and going to sporting events.
Scott’s primary role is the management of discretionary advisory accounts, with responsibility for portfolio construction and trading activities. He performs ongoing investment research and market analysis to support portfolio positioning consistent with client objectives and risk parameters. Scott has worked in the investment industry since 2012 and is a CFA® charterholder.
Scott enjoys watching sports, golfing and traveling.
About Scott Byrdy
Scott’s primary role is the management of discretionary advisory accounts, with responsibility for portfolio construction and trading activities. He performs ongoing investment research and market analysis to support portfolio positioning consistent with client objectives and risk parameters. Scott has worked in the investment industry since 2012 and is a CFA® charterholder.
Scott enjoys watching sports, golfing and traveling.
Lisa keeps the practice organized and running smoothly. She is passionate about delivering exceptional service and building lasting relationships with clients. Lisa manages processes and workflows to ensure our office exceeds your expectations. She is both securities and insurance licensed and provides services for insurance, annuity and mutual fund accounts.
Lisa loves hiking, traveling, reading and spending time with family and friends.
About Lisa Shillingburg
Lisa keeps the practice organized and running smoothly. She is passionate about delivering exceptional service and building lasting relationships with clients. Lisa manages processes and workflows to ensure our office exceeds your expectations. She is both securities and insurance licensed and provides services for insurance, annuity and mutual fund accounts.
Lisa loves hiking, traveling, reading and spending time with family and friends.
Jessi is a key member of our back-office support team, providing expert services for insurance, annuity, and mutual fund accounts. She holds both securities and insurance licenses and is known for delivering professional, precise assistance.
Outside the office, Jessi enjoys staying active, spending time outdoors with family, and never passing up a good movie.
About Jessi Reyes
Jessi is a key member of our back-office support team, providing expert services for insurance, annuity, and mutual fund accounts. She holds both securities and insurance licenses and is known for delivering professional, precise assistance.
Outside the office, Jessi enjoys staying active, spending time outdoors with family, and never passing up a good movie.
Cire is often the first friendly voice clients hear when they call or visit. She coordinates appointments, supports client communications, and helps ensure every interaction is clear and welcoming. Before joining the financial services world, she worked in clinical research project management and earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Regis University in Denver. As a Cincinnati native, she proudly cheers for the Bengals and Reds.
Outside the office Cire enjoys reading, traveling, playing pickleball, and golfing with her husband. Now a Phoenix resident, Cire is enjoying discovering local favorites — especially new restaurants to try with friends.
About Cire Gottdiner
Cire is often the first friendly voice clients hear when they call or visit. She coordinates appointments, supports client communications, and helps ensure every interaction is clear and welcoming. Before joining the financial services world, she worked in clinical research project management and earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Regis University in Denver. As a Cincinnati native, she proudly cheers for the Bengals and Reds.
Outside the office Cire enjoys reading, traveling, playing pickleball, and golfing with her husband. Now a Phoenix resident, Cire is enjoying discovering local favorites — especially new restaurants to try with friends.
Linda has over 10 years of experience with Thrivent and brings 25 years of expertise in benefits and investments from her time at Salt River Project. With a strong background in financial services, she is dedicated to helping individuals navigate their financial goals.
Linda enjoys volunteering in her community and traveling.
About Linda Reidenbach
Linda has over 10 years of experience with Thrivent and brings 25 years of expertise in benefits and investments from her time at Salt River Project. With a strong background in financial services, she is dedicated to helping individuals navigate their financial goals.
Linda enjoys volunteering in her community and traveling.
Marc joined Thrivent in 2015 in Spearfish, SD after earning his Master’s degree in Strategic Leadership at Black Hills State University. He has served our country for the past thirty-two years in the South Dakota Army National Guard including two combat tours: one to Iraq 2003 and one to Afghanistan in 2011. Marc was recently promoted to a full time position with the National Guard for three years. We are excited to have him on our team and can provide additional service to his clients during this time.
Marc and his wife Rita, have three grown children: Trevor, Nathaniel and Andrew. As a family they are committed to serving their community through church outreach programs, the Good Shepard Clinic, and veteran’s organizations. In their free time they enjoy family time together camping, hunting and fishing.
About Marcus Stacey
Marc joined Thrivent in 2015 in Spearfish, SD after earning his Master’s degree in Strategic Leadership at Black Hills State University. He has served our country for the past thirty-two years in the South Dakota Army National Guard including two combat tours: one to Iraq 2003 and one to Afghanistan in 2011. Marc was recently promoted to a full time position with the National Guard for three years. We are excited to have him on our team and can provide additional service to his clients during this time.
Marc and his wife Rita, have three grown children: Trevor, Nathaniel and Andrew. As a family they are committed to serving their community through church outreach programs, the Good Shepard Clinic, and veteran’s organizations. In their free time they enjoy family time together camping, hunting and fishing.